Markedness Hypothesis: Study of English Dative and Benefactive Alternation

The Markedness Hypothesis is based on the idea that some grammatical forms are more restricted in use and thus pose more challenges for learners to master them. In second language acquisition, such a hypothesis normally implies a sequential development claiming that unmarked forms should be acquired...

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Main Authors: Ali A. Ariamanesh, Zohreh Shojai
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: KARE Publishing 2018-12-01
Series:Applied Linguistics Research Journal
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Online Access:https://www.journalagent.com/z4/download_fulltext.asp?pdir=alrj&un=ALRJ-99608